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Angelica Garcia’s Milken Award Surprise in Phoenix, AZ

Angelica Garcia’s Milken Award Surprise in Phoenix, AZ

July 20, 2026
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Angelica Garcia’s Milken Award Surprise in Phoenix, AZ

The Milken Educator Awards tour stopped in Phoenix, Arizona this 2025-26 season, adding an incredible educator to the Milken family on January 15, 2026: Westwood Elementary School academic coach Angelica Garcia! We surprised the outstanding...

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Beginning of the Year ESS Data Management Training

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Beginning of the Year ESS Data Management Training

July 17, 2026
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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Beginning of the Year ESS Data Management Training

 

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Data Management team is pleased to announce Beginning of the Year ESS Data Management training for the 2026–2027 reporting year. This training will be offered virtually and...

Why do teachers stay in the profession? New ADE survey

Why do teachers stay in the profession? New ADE survey

July 15, 2026
PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne has released a new survey of more than 2,000 current Arizona teachers who explain why they stay in the profession. Strong leadership support, being able to collaborate with other educators and safe campuses are among the highest priorities cited.

IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Last Chance to Guarantee Your Seat at Arizona's 2026 IDEA Conference

IDEA CONFERENCE INFO: Last Chance to Guarantee Your Seat at Arizona's 2026 IDEA Conference

July 15, 2026
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Registration for Arizona's 2026 IDEA Conference: Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes—for Every Student is currently open and will remain open until July 27, 2026, or until conference capacity is reached. Once capacity is reached, interested attendees will be placed on a waitlist.

EXTERNAL PD INFO: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses

EXTERNAL PD INFO: Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) Online Courses

July 15, 2026
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ADE/ESS is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Interpreting, Mentoring, Education & Training (IMET) self-paced online courses offered by Utah State University. These courses are designed to support continuous professional learning for educational sign language interpreters and...

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Integrity Error -40059 Revised

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: Integrity Error -40059 Revised

July 10, 2026
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DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Integrity Error -40059 Revised

 

Integrity Error -40059 has been revised to help ensure that all students receiving special education services who have been expelled or placed on long-term suspension (LTS) are receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

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FY2026 State Aid Rollover

FY2026 State Aid Rollover

July 10, 2026
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School Finance has been notified that the FY26 Basic State Aid and Additional State Aid Rollover payment will be appropriated July 9th.

Horne praises dismissal of lawsuit challenging AZ girls’ sports law

Horne praises dismissal of lawsuit challenging AZ girls’ sports law

July 7, 2026
PHOENIX - State schools chief Tom Horne is praising the decision by the plaintiff challenging Arizona’s ban on biological boys in girls’ sports to voluntarily dismiss their lawsuit following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on the subject.

Horne cheers Supreme Court ruling, will protect Arizona girls’ sports

Horne cheers Supreme Court ruling, will protect Arizona girls’ sports

June 30, 2026
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Statements from the Superintendent

PHOENIX – Today’s U.S. Supreme Court rulings on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. are being cheered as a victory for protecting girls’ sports in all states, including Arizona, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.

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